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Drum fish vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Drum fish and Whiting different?

  • Drum fish is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Whiting is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Whiting covers your daily need of Selenium 45% more than Drum fish.
  • Drum fish contains 7 times more Copper than Whiting. Drum fish contains 0.297mg of Copper, while Whiting contains 0.04mg.

Fish, drum, freshwater, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +173.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.4%
Contains more Copper +642.5%
Contains more Manganese +590%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +153.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Contains more Calcium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +173.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.4%
Contains more Copper +642.5%
Contains more Manganese +590%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +153.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +274%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 74.71
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Fats +274%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 74.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +530.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.479 g
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +530.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Drum fish Whiting
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drum fish Whiting Opinion
Protein 22.49g 23.48g Whiting
Fats 6.32g 1.69g Drum fish
Calories 153kcal 116kcal Drum fish
Calcium 77mg 62mg Drum fish
Iron 1.15mg 0.42mg Drum fish
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Drum fish
Phosphorus 231mg 285mg Whiting
Potassium 353mg 434mg Whiting
Sodium 96mg 132mg Drum fish
Zinc 0.85mg 0.53mg Drum fish
Copper 0.297mg 0.04mg Drum fish
Manganese 0.897mg 0.13mg Drum fish
Selenium 16.2µg 41.1µg Whiting
Vitamin A 196IU 128IU Drum fish
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 38µg Drum fish
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Drum fish
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.068mg Drum fish
Vitamin B2 0.207mg 0.06mg Drum fish
Vitamin B3 2.862mg 1.67mg Drum fish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.25mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.18mg Drum fish
Folate 17µg 15µg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 2.6µg Whiting
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.263mg Whiting
Threonine 0.986mg 1.029mg Whiting
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.082mg Whiting
Leucine 1.828mg 1.908mg Whiting
Lysine 2.065mg 2.156mg Whiting
Methionine 0.666mg 0.695mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.878mg 0.917mg Whiting
Valine 1.159mg 1.21mg Whiting
Histidine 0.662mg 0.691mg Whiting
Cholesterol 82mg 84mg Drum fish
Saturated Fat 1.434g 0.4g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.368g 0.235g Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0.283g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.185g 0.017g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.807g 0.445g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.479g 0.587g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drum fish Whiting
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Drum fish
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Drum fish
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.034g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drum fish
Drum fish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/nutrients
  2. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.